Category: Regions
May 14, 2015 > Staff
Uruguayan Foreign Minister Criticizes Decision to Take In Ex-Guantánamo Detainees
Top Story — Uruguay’s new government appears to be distancing itself from its predecessor’s decision to accept six former inmates from the United States’ detention center at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, […] Read More >
May 13, 2015 > Staff
Raúl Castro Says Cuba, U.S. To Exchange Ambassadors
Top Story — Cuban leader Raúl Castro said on Tuesday that the U.S. and Cuba will exchange ambassadors after the U.S. removes Cuba from its list of state sponsors of […] Read More >
May 12, 2015 > Staff
In Sweeping Move, Chilean President Appoints New Cabinet
Top Story — Chilean President Michelle Bachelet announced the replacement of five cabinet ministers and the transfer of four others on Monday — a move characterized as “sweeping” and “ […] Read More >
May 11, 2015 > Staff
Top Guatemalan Justice Linked to Corruption Investigation
Top Story — A Guatemalan Supreme Court justice has been linked to a massive tax corruption scheme, according to recorded conversations obtained by the Associated Press, demonstrating the reach of […] Read More >
May 10, 2015 > Camila Osorio
“We Have to Construct a Taboo Around Killing”: Antanas Mockus On Colombia’s Peace Process
Antanas Mockus is one of the most influential figures in Colombian politics. He has been mayor of Bogotá twice, and a presidential candidate three times. He is mostly remembered for […] Read More >
May 8, 2015 > Staff
Chile’s Ministers Asked To Resign Amid Growing Political Crisis
Top Story — Chilean President Michelle Bachelet requested all her ministers submit resignation packages Thursday so that she could form a new cabinet in the coming days. Bachelet broadcast her […] Read More >
May 7, 2015 > Staff
Venezuela Military Officers Jailed Over Alleged Coup Plot
Top Story — Eight Venezuelan military officers have been imprisoned after being convicted of plotting to overthrow the government, Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López announced Wednesday. The group of mostly […] Read More >
May 6, 2015 > Staff
One Killed, Two Injured in Peru Mining Clashes
Top Story — One person was killed and two were injured in Peru on Tuesday, as protesters clashed with police during demonstrations against a $1.4 billion copper mining project. The […] Read More >
May 5, 2015 > Staff
Report: Colombian Coca Cultivation Increased in 2014 After 6 Years in Decline
Top Story — The rate of coca cultivation for cocaine production has increased in Colombia for the first time in seven years, according to a new White House report that […] Read More >
May 4, 2015 > Staff
Mexican Military Helicopter Shot Down Over Jalisco State
Top Story — A Mexican military helicopter was shot down on Friday by gunmen seemingly affiliated to the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), highlighting the group’s increased prominence as a […] Read More >